Sorry to post two TED videos in a row, but this one is just too good not to share. Self-proclaimed “ad-man” Rory Sutherland takes us on a humorous journey and shows us some examples of how perceived value works and why it is under utilized in today’s society.

Living legend and graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister shuts down his studio in New York City for one year every seven years. During this period he and his staff travel and spend time working on projects of a personal nature. In this TED speech Sagmeister explains that the time off has led to innovation not only […]

Yes, this video is several years old, never the less I was just turned on to it and would like to share it with you here.
It’s always fun to see graphic design mentioned in popular culture since it’s normally an invisible profession. John Stossel, from television’s 20/20, takes a brief moment away from scarring […]

The brain is wired for graphic design. Throughout human evolutionary history our brains have developed to react to visual stimuli. Knowing how the brain interprets visual information can greatly assist communicators in getting their message across effectively.
We’ve previously learned how good design makes you happy. Now let’s learn how good design creates meaning.
Tom Wujec, a […]

This video from the Internet Archive is a wonderful profile of the printing industry in 1947. While it was originally created to inform people of the different types of jobs they could get in printing, it now serves as a historical document.

My Grandfather owned a small printing company in Cleveland, Ohio during these years. It […]